Perhaps I am being a tad harsh but I thought England were shocking. No imagination, little creativity and zero pace or sense of urgency.
They looked like a team that has hardly played together.
Alli took a knock, I'm surprised he stayed on. And yes, I'd have Rose instead of Young even though there'd be more than a hint of the stink of salt beef on the pitch.Marco Boogers Boots wrote:Alli is normally good, but I thought he looked half a yard short last night.
Young is stealing a living.
Sterling was poor.
I'd have them out and RLC, Rose and Rashford in against Panama.
The penalty I thought was very harsh, but then again if Walker was actually aware of what was around him it wouldn't have happened. With better positioning he wouldn't have been squarely facing his own goal, he has to sort his position out so he can see man and ball - hopefully he'll learn in this new position for him, as his pace is definitely an asset there.
They struggled a bit with the heat in the 2nd half and also that Tunisia were constantly hacking them down a bit like Switzerland did to Brazil. Needed a stronger ref and we would have won about 3 or 4 nil. First half they were very good.Flairon wrote:Perhaps I am being a tad harsh but I thought England were shocking. No imagination, little creativity and zero pace or sense of urgency.
They looked like a team that has hardly played together.
Walker is a wing back and thats where he should be playing. Gave away a silly Pen as one of the center backs. Center back walker isn't. Replace Trippier with Walker and let him and Stirling overlap down that flank.h69 wrote:They struggled a bit with the heat in the 2nd half and also that Tunisia were constantly hacking them down a bit like Switzerland did to Brazil. Needed a stronger ref and we would have won about 3 or 4 nil. First half they were very good.Flairon wrote:Perhaps I am being a tad harsh but I thought England were shocking. No imagination, little creativity and zero pace or sense of urgency.
They looked like a team that has hardly played together.
Alli was not fit and shoudl have been replaced by Loftus Cheek earlier and Sterling didnt have a great game but I would still keep him there as against better sides, he will get more space.
I do think 3 at the back works but Walker is wasted as a CB as he is so damned good at RWB for Man City but Trippier played well.
All in all a decent performance and result. The best teams hit form in the knockout so make sure we despatch the whipping boys Panama in our next game and we are in a good position to qualify for once. Apparently that was only the third time we have won our opening game since 58 or something and Spain, Portugal, Germany, Brazil and Argentina have not won theirs.
It would be a shame to drop Trippier I thought even though he plays for the spuds had an excellent game. It looks like Southgate cant decide which one to play so plays them both, and that means Walker unfortunately is playing out of position. Its nice for a change to have 2 really good wingbacks fighting for position in the national side.IronsForever wrote:Walker is a wing back and thats where he should be playing. Gave away a silly Pen as one of the center backs. Center back walker isn't. Replace Trippier with Walker and let him and Stirling overlap down that flank.h69 wrote:
They struggled a bit with the heat in the 2nd half and also that Tunisia were constantly hacking them down a bit like Switzerland did to Brazil. Needed a stronger ref and we would have won about 3 or 4 nil. First half they were very good.
Alli was not fit and shoudl have been replaced by Loftus Cheek earlier and Sterling didnt have a great game but I would still keep him there as against better sides, he will get more space.
I do think 3 at the back works but Walker is wasted as a CB as he is so damned good at RWB for Man City but Trippier played well.
All in all a decent performance and result. The best teams hit form in the knockout so make sure we despatch the whipping boys Panama in our next game and we are in a good position to qualify for once. Apparently that was only the third time we have won our opening game since 58 or something and Spain, Portugal, Germany, Brazil and Argentina have not won theirs.
If Bilic was manager he would have Walker playing left wing back in place of Young. Not sure what Ashley adds to the team other than experience and a wise head.andyginbrasil wrote:It would be a shame to drop Trippier I thought even though he plays for the spuds had an excellent game. It looks like Southgate cant decide which one to play so plays them both, and that means Walker unfortunately is playing out of position. Its nice for a change to have 2 really good wingbacks fighting for position in the national side.IronsForever wrote:
Walker is a wing back and thats where he should be playing. Gave away a silly Pen as one of the center backs. Center back walker isn't. Replace Trippier with Walker and let him and Stirling overlap down that flank.
